EXHIBIT 16






May 14, 2004


Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20549

Ladies and Gentlemen:

We have read Item 4 of Form 8-K for Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc. dated May
12, 2004 and are in agreement with the statements contained in paragraphs one
through three therein. We have no basis to agree or disagree with other
statements of the registrant contained therein.



                              /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP